Early Frost 50GY 83/160 is a green paint color from PPG. It has a hex value of #DCF1D6, estimated LRV 83 and a cool (green) undertone. Its closest cross-brand match is Graceful Mint from Vista Paint (nearly identical), with 49 more equivalents across other brands.
PPG · #DCF1D6 · 50GY 83/160
Early Frost
83%Estimated LRV
Cool (Green)Undertone
Early Frost Technical Profile
HEX Code#DCF1D6
RGB220, 241, 214
Estimated LRV83.0
UndertoneCool (Green)
Digital swatches and calculated matches are approximations. Catalog LRV values may be calculated estimates, not manufacturer measurements. Data and matching method. Check the brand reference and physical samples before purchase.
Color Familygreen
BrandPPG
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Digital candidates from other paint brands, ranked by color similarity. Always verify with a physical sample. How we calculate match accuracy →
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#D9EED5
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#DAEED5
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Mystical Sea
Behr
#DDF1D3
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Garden Mist
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#D5ECCF
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#E2F7D9
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Parkside Dunes
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#D4EED2
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#CCE2CA
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Colors That Work With Early Frost
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Timeless pairing with clean white trim and a tonal accent wall
Side Walls
Early Frost
#DCF1D6
Accent Wall
Tonal Shift
A warm shift that adds depth without clashing.
#7BB78C
Trim & Molding
Digital white
Crisp white trim for a clean, traditional look.
#FFFFFF
Color Palettes for Early Frost
Color harmonies based on color theory — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Opposite on the color wheel — creates vibrant contrast
Early Frost Room Palettes
Color schemes built around this color — each swatch links to the closest matching paint.
Warm & Inviting
Warm tones with cozy appeal — welcoming and comfortable
Cool & Calm
Cool hues with soft contrast — serene and restful
Bold Contrast
Complementary hues with punch — dynamic and striking
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Early Frost — Frequently Asked Questions
What undertone does Early Frost have?
Early Frost by PPG has a cool (green) undertone and sits in the green color family. This is a digital classification, not a prediction of physical paint under every light. Compare samples in your own space.
What colors match Early Frost from other brands?
The closest cross-brand equivalents to Early Frost are Graceful Mint by Vista Paint (a close digital match), Graceful Mint by Hirshfield's (a close digital match), Mystical Sea by Behr (a close digital match) — the best options for getting Early Frost's look from a brand your local store carries. Confirm with a physical sample, since sheen and lighting shift the final result.
What is the LRV of Early Frost?
Early Frost has a estimated lightness value of 83.0, on a scale where 0 is pure black and 100 is pure white — that makes it a light, reflective color that bounces plenty of light back into a room — well-suited to north-facing spaces, hallways, and smaller rooms that need to feel brighter.
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